The Talented Pretzel - by Megan Morales

About the Book

Ideal book for children ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (PreK-3rd grade)

Promotes themes of:

• Self-Empowerment
• Friendship
• Personal Growth
• Self-Esteem
• Encouragement
• Friendship

Book Synopsis

First Place Winner: The BookFest 2024 Awards - The Talented Pretzel is an inspirational book that sparks conversations about self-confidence and self-worth, supporting emotional growth and self-empowerment. Charming, original characters teach compassion and empathy towards others, while diversity and uniqueness are celebrated through and acts of kindness and friendship.

"...a positive message about kindness, friendship, and empathy. The storyline goes hand in hand with our SEL curriculum..." - Teacher Review

Pretzel Peyton is an ordinary pretzel stick with dreams of being extraordinary. Worried she has nothing to contribute to the upcoming class talent show, some encouraging words from her friend, Popcorn Pablo, send her on a journey of self-discovery to find her special talent. But Peyton's plans are suddenly diverted when she encounters several snack-food friends in need of help.

Does an ordinary pretzel stick have what it takes to save the day? Will Peyton ever discover her special talent?

See how simple acts of kindness and compassion for others ignite Peyton's sense of self-worth and help to uncover her true talents. With playful and relatable characters like Fruit Snack Frankie, the Cotton Candy twins, and Seaweed Samira, The Talented Pretzel has a treat for every taste bud!

Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies of:

• Social awareness and tolerance
• Relationship skills and empathy
• Emotional growth and self-empowerment

Note from the Author: Reader reviews play an integral role in getting the valuable message of this story into the hands of more children! If you decide to read The Talented Pretzel, please consider leaving an honest review. I hope you enjoy reading this story with a child in your life as much as I enjoyed creating it!

This picture book makes a wonderful gift for anyone seeking children's books ages 3-5, children's books about emotions, kid's books about feelings, or kid's self-esteem books. Also great for boys and girls age 3, age 4, age 5, age 6, kindergarten, first grade (1st grade) and even second grade (2nd grade).

Review Quotes

"Megan Morales delivers thoughtful and relatable characters who she calls 'snackies'. The fun illustrations are paired perfectly with the text, and the characters handle Peyton's unease with kindness. Educators can share the story in classrooms to motivate classmates to bolster one another the same way Peyton's peers supported her....Her character inspires children to do things for others without a thought to how they might benefit from it. *The Talented Pretzel* is a great selection for youngsters who may need their self-esteem boosted."

-Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review)

"The Talented Pretzel" is a heartwarming tale that celebrates friendship, kindness, and the importance of helping others. Through engaging characters and relatable situations, Megan Morales delivers a powerful message about the true meaning of talent."

-Kid's Picture Book Review (5 Stars)